Shaping a Christian Worldview The Foundation of Christian Higher Education

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Pub. Date: 2002-09-01
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Summary

Shaping a Christian Worldview presents a collection of essays that address the key issues facing the future of Christian higher education. With contributions from key players in the field, this book addresses the critical issues for Christian institutions of various traditions as the new century begins to leave its indelible mark on education.

Author Biography

David S. Dockery is President and Professor of Christian Studies, Union University. He has written and contributed to many articles and books and is the founding editor of the Criswell Theological Review. He and his family currently reside in Jackson, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Charles Colson
Preface xiii
Introduction: Shaping a Christian Worldview 1(18)
David S. Dockery
Part I: Building A Foundation
The Authority of Scripture
19(21)
George H. Guthrie
The Lessons of History
40(22)
Gregory Alan Thornbury
Theological and Philosophical Foundations
62(30)
Brad Green
The Influence of C. S. Lewis
92(17)
Harry L. Poe
Christian Worldview, Ethics, and Culture
109(20)
David P. Gushee
Part II: Applying A Christian Worldview
Faith and Learning
129(20)
Jimmy H. Davis
Christian Worldview and Literature
149(13)
Barbara McMillin
Christian Worldview and Natural Science
162(30)
Glenn A. Marsch
Christian Worldview and the Arts
192(26)
Karen L. Mulder
Christian Worldview and Music
218(22)
Paul Munson
Christian Worldview and the Social Sciences
240(24)
Antonio A. Chiareli
Christian Worldview and Media
264(16)
Kina Mallard
Christian Worldview and Teaching
280(18)
Thomas R. Rosebrough
Christian Worldview and Health Care
298(19)
Susan R. Jacob
Christian Worldview and Social Work
317(18)
Mary Anne Poe
Christian Worldview and the World of Business
335(11)
Donald L. Lester
Walton Padelford
Christian Worldview and Student Life
346(13)
Kimberly Thornbury
Christian Worldview and Campus Ministry
359(18)
Todd E. Brady
Conclusion: Shaping the Academic Enterprise: An Interview with Carla Sanderson, Provost, Union University 377(13)
Afterword 390(3)
David S. Dockery
Gregory Alan Thornbury
Endnotes 393(42)
Contributors 435(4)
Index 439

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